Well at 155K, this is the first real problem I have had. If you would be so kind as to shoot up a link regarding that hose and it's replacement. I am afraid I am going to have to find a manifold with the hose intact. Or at least remove the manifold, and engineer something more permanent. Hopefully the threads include an easier fix than what I have in mind.

If i have to take off the manifold, I am going to have to look for a bigger one that fits now....

Anyone attempting to replace this hose should carefully inspect the entire hose. I believe my insertion of the hose was in much better shape than the part the turned to dust when I touched it. I could have cut the hose mid way and used a two sided brass nipple to connect a new piece of hose. Problem solved. I assumed that there would be a nipple at the bottom of the manifold as there are on the top for 2 more suspect lines. NOPE! My hoses connected to these nipples looked ok but definitely were taking a beating from all the heat in the front of the manifold.

Hopefully this post will help save someone a few hours.